Mondays & Fridays, 10:00-10:50 am, SCM 107
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COL 101 is a seminar course designed to introduce students to the Newberry College experience and prepare them for the academic expectations, social adjustments, values explorations, and service that will be essential for success. Using the theme “composing the self ,
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the seminar examines the values and goals that the college celebrates: value of a liberal arts education, academic freedom, intellectual dialogue, openness to different points of view, citizenship, service, values development, ethical decision making, respect for diversity, and the Lutheran understanding of vocation. Required of all freshmen during their first fall semester at Newberry College.
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Charles Horn
Office: 223 Science & Math Building
Phone: 321-5257 e-mail: charles.horn@newberry.edu
Hours: MWF 11-12; W 1-3; TT 8:15-10:15; by appointment
You are encouraged to stop in during my office hours to talk about any problems or to present suggestions relative to this course, about science, or the college in general. If you want to talk to me and find the scheduled hours to be inconvenient, feel free to schedule an appointment.
TEXTS AND READINGS
Newberry College. 2011. Newberry College Catalog, 2011-2012 (available online at: http://www.newberry.edu/academics/catalog.aspx
).
Newberry College. 2011. Newberry College Student Handbook and Planner, 2011-2012 . Published by the college.
LiveText software program (purchase card from bookstore for access online at: https://c1.livetext.com/ )
There is also a course web page at: http://www.newberry-college.net/chorn/COL101/Index.htm
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Newberry College is committed to monitoring student learning for continual program improvement. This class has course-level student learning outcomes which are aligned to overall program learning outcomes.
After completion of this course, you will be able to…
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Use Values Based Learning (VBL) to enhance your education experience including: knowledge of the purpose and procedures of the VBL Program and connecting VBL to your lives.
2.
Understand the Fine Arts and Lectures (FAL) policies and procedures and connect your FAL experiences to different ways of understanding the world and your place in it.
3.
Understand Newberry College graduation requirements including: FAL, Communication Across the
Curriculum Program (CACP), Core Curriculum, and selecting a major.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Discussion, response to assigned readings, guest speakers, out-of-class activities, writing, and evaluation.

COL 101, Section P, p. 2
ATTENDANCE
Because COL 101 is a discussion-based class, attendance at all class sessions is essential. Yet it is understood that sometimes absences are unavoidable. The following penalties will be imposed:
3 tardies = 1 absence; 5 absences = FA ( failure of the course due to excessive absences ).
An absence accrues anytime you are not physically present in class.
There is a slight chance that various unplanned activities may cause interruption of the educational process (tornadoes, hurricanes, ice/snow, or a flu pandemic). The college and I will strive to make sure all students have the ability to complete their semester academic obligations so as to receive grades as expected. In the case that you realize that you will be away from classes for a while or the college will be closed please remember to:
1) Check the college emergency information page at: http://www.newberry.edu/emergency-information/
2) Check the course website for assignments or other course announcements: http://www.newberry-college.net/chorn/COL101/Index.htm
3) Check your e-mail for personal messages from me. Please make use of your campus e-mail.
If you become sick enough to miss a substantial number of class meeting, you must contact me (or have your parents do such) so we can determine your best academic outcome. In most cases you can work independently on course work.
Cell phones and all other electronic devices must be turned off or put on silent mode while in class and earpieces must be removed. Laptops may be required and should only be used for class associated activities. Failure to adhere to stated policies and/or use of electronic communication devices for unauthorized purposes including text messaging during class sessions may result in any or all of the following penalties:
1.
loss of points from your cumulative class grade;
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presence in class being counted as an absence; or, in repeated or egregious instances,
3.
removal from the class for disruptive and inappropriate behavior.
COURSE EVALUATION
1. FAL Attendance and responses – 15%
You are expected to attend at least three Fine Arts and Lecture (FAL) events during the semester and prepare a brief, personal reaction response ( 500-word minimum ) to each event. FAL information and schedule are available at the following link: http://www.newberry.edu/academics/fine-art-lectureevents.aspx
The FAL response submission deadlines (via LiveText ) are
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First: September 30
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S econd: October 31
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Third: November 30
2. Service Learning Project – 15%
Over the course of the semester, each COL 101 student will participate in a community service-learning project approved by their instructor that follows the published guidelines for First Year Experience program Service Learning projects. You need to complete a minimum of 10 hours over the course of the semester, completing the Student Learning Journal and Time Sheet, including both supervisor and instructor signature after each visit to the Service Learning site. VBL information and forms are available at: http://www.newberry.edu/academics/values-based-learning.aspx
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Completed SL Project Enrollment Form and Liability Form are due by Friday, September 9
 completed & signed Student Learning Journal and Time Sheet are due on Friday, December 2

COL 101, Section P, p. 3
3. Service Learning Reflection Paper – 15%
Using notes from the Student Learning Journal and Time Sheet , each COL 101 student will also complete a formal essay ( 1,000-word minimum ). The response must follow published guidelines and rubric posted on LiveText .
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The Service Learning Reflection Paper is due (via LiveText) on Friday, December 2.
4. Personal Reaction Writing – 20%
Good writing and communication skills are an essential element of your college education. In addition to the above writing assignments, you need to complete two additional assignments of personal reaction writing ( 500-word minimum ) to the following:
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Response to novel Clover & Dori Sanders presentation (15%) is due (via LiveText ) by Monday,
September 26
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Response to Brett Sokolow presentation MyFace, Spacebook and Other Issues of Technology for
Students . (5%) is due (via LiveText ) by Friday, October 7
5. Library Project – 5%
The purpose of this exercise is to become familiar with Wessels Library. After a visit from the Director of
Wessels Library, students will complete Library quiz in Wolf Den.
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The Library Quiz must be submitted (via Wolf Den) by Friday, October 21 .
6. Participation – 30%
Since FYE courses are seminars, participation is a significant part of your grade. Students are expected to read the material as assigned in order to contribute to discussion and to encourage others in the class through their attendance and participation. (15% awarded at mid-term; 15% at the end of semester)
Note: Late assignments will result in a grade penalty of 10% per day without previous permission for late submission.
COURSE GRADING SCALE
90-100% = A; 85-89% = B+; 80-84% = B; 75-79% = C+; 70-74% = C; 65-69% = D+; 60-64% = D;
0-59% = F
NOTE: Any student who earns a failing grade in COL 101 will be immediately removed from the FYE program and will be required to re-enroll in COL 101 in a subsequent Fall semester.
CACP CREDIT
There are no opportunities to earn CACP credit as part of COL 101
POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic integrity at Newberry College assumes that all work, written or oral, submitted by a student is that student’s own work. I adhere to the College’s policy, which deals severely with cheating—including plagiarism. [Plagiarism is the theft of another person’s words or ideas. It is a dishonest, unethical attempt to claim someone’s work as your own—and will not be tolerated in this class.] Students who fail to comply will receive one of these penalties:
(1)
A paper may receive a grade of “0”; a Report of Academic Dishonesty will be filed as part of the student’s record in the Registrar’s Office and with the Dean of the College or his/her representative ,

COL 101, Section P, p. 4
(2) A student may receive a grade of “F” for the course; a Report of Academic Dishonesty will be filed with the Dean of the College or his/her representative and the Registrar, as part of that student’s permanent record,
(3) A student whose offense is particularly heinous may be remanded to the Dean of the College or his/her representative, who may convene the Academic Integrity Committee, possibly resulting in a judicial sanction and/or expulsion.
Students with additional questions should consult with the Dean of the College (phone: 803-321-5110).
For complete explanation of academic integrity, review the complete Academic Integrity Policy and the
Academic Dishonesty Report form located on the Academics webpage at http://www.newberry.edu/academics/documents.aspx
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Student Support Services: The mission of the Center for Student Success is to support each student’s educational goals by offering opportunities to enrich and enhance their academic environment. Services offered to support this mission are free and include: Individual Academic Specialty Assistance, Career
Services, Content and Writing Assistance, Disability Services, International Programs, Retention, Study
Abroad. The Center for Student Success is currently housed in Wright Hall; students will be notified when the Center is relocated. Hours for the Fall Semester are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. You can request a Content and/or Writing Assistant at tutor.request@newberry.edu
. Please include your name, professor, course and number. These requests will be answered within 24 business hours.
Policy on Special Needs—Students with Special Needs: Students who wish to enroll or are already enrolled in the Disability Services Program must identify themselves and present documentation of their disability signed by an approved professional in order to have an accommodation letter put in place. This can be accomplished by contacting Ms. Kay Chandler in the Center for Student Success by phone (803-
321-5187), e-mail ( kay.chandler@newberry.edu
), or in person to schedule an initial meeting. ALL records are kept confidential for the protection of our students. Note: Your instructors are not permitted to discuss your disabilities with you until you have registered with the Office of Disabilities Support
Services.
Aug 26 (Fri) Attend Opening Convocation 10:00 am, Wiles Chapel
Opening Convocation is required .
Aug 29 (Mon) Syllabus / Assignments
Sep 02 (Fri) LiveText / Wolf Den
Sep 06 (Mon) No classes, Labor Day Holiday
Sep 09 (Fri) Pod Meeting in Wiles Chapel:
Dr. Joe McDonald , Director of the VBL program – Civic engagement and VBL
Sep 12 (Mon) Follow-up discussion: Service Learning / Civic Engagement discussion / Finalize Service
Learning projects
Sep 16 (Fri) Attend A Discussion with Dori Sanders 10:00 am, Wiles Chapel

COL 101, Section P, p. 5
Sep 19 (Mon) Follow-up discussion: Diversity / Multiculturalism / Dori Sanders & Clover
Sep 23 (Fri) Pod meeting in Wiles Chapel:
Mr.
Larry Ellis & Ms. Kay Chandler – Library Services & Center for Student Success
Sep 26 (Mon) Attend MyFace, Spacebook and Other Issues of Technology for Students 7:00 pm, Wiles
Chapel
Sep 30 (Fri) Follow-up discussion: MyFace, Spacebook and Other Issues of Technology for Students
Oct 03 (Mon) Pod meeting in Wiles Chapel
Ms. Kay Chandler – Time Management & Prioritization
Oct 07 (Fri) Pod meeting in Wiles Chapel
Ms. Melissa Turco & student panel – Campus involvement & Personal responsibility
Oct 10 (Mon) Class discussion: My first semester so far, mid-terms and other items of value
Oct 14 (Fri) No classes, Fall Break
Oct 17 (Mon) Newberry College Graduation requirements: The Core Curriculum and choosing a major
Oct 21 (Fri) Pod meeting in Wiles Chapel
Ms. Carol Bickley (Office of the Registrar)
Pastor Ernie Worman (Campus Ministries)
Oct 24 (Mon) Pod meeting in Wiles Chapel
Ms.
Jennifer Wright , Ms. Martha Dorrell , Mr. Josh Barnes – Healthy Lifestyles
Oct 28 (Fri) Follow-up discussion – Healthy Lifestyles
Oct 31 (Mon) Class discussion: Academic Integrity & Ethics
Nov 04 (Fri) Pod meeting in Wiles Chapel
Ms.
Amanda Richardson (Wachovia Bank)
Ms. Missy Lutz / Fin. Aid staff – Money Management
Nov 07 (Mon) Class discussion: schedule development
Nov 11 (Fri) Attend Honors Convocation 10:00 am, Wiles Chapel
Honors Convocation is required
Nov 14 (Mon) Class discussion: Ethical decision making
Nov 18 (Fri) Class discussion: Critical thinking
Nov 21 (Mon) Class discussion
Nov 25 (Fri) No classes Thanksgiving break
Nov 28 (Mon) Discussion: looking forward to final exams; COL 102
Nov 02 (Fri) Course wrap-up discussion / preparation for COL 102
NOTE: There will be no final exam for COL 101.